Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe dismissed
"Because Sharpe's comments are constitutionally protected rhetorical hyperbole using loose, figurative language, they cannot support a defamation claim as a matter of law."
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Trevor Bauer settles lawsuits with initial sexual assault accuser
"I’m finally free from his grip, and to be able to move forward with my life is better than anything money could ever give me, truly."
‘Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story’ coming to Hulu in October
"It examines the circumstances that led to her infamous Instagram post that 'broke the internet.'"
Patrick Reed’s media defamation lawsuits dismissed
Richaun Holmes settles defamation suit against Sacramento Bee and McClatchy
Former Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes has settled the defamation lawsuit he filed in March against the Sacramento...
Trevor Bauer settles defamation case against The Athletic and Molly Knight
"Mr. Bauer has agreed that The Athletic’s clarification and the withdrawal of Ms. Knight’s tweets makes any further legal action unnecessary."
Alabama’s Kai Spears sues New York Times for defamation over Jamea Harris shooting story
"I don’t think it is a mistaken identity. I just think they didn’t do their due diligence."
Shannon Sharpe moves to dismiss Brett Favre lawsuit, says comments were ‘couched in rhetorical hyperbole’
"Sharpe’s opinions—commentary based on reported facts and couched in rhetorical hyperbole regarding an issue of public concern about a public figure—lie at the core of the protections afforded by the First Amendment and Mississippi law."
Trevor Bauer drops appeal of Deadspin lawsuit, with both sides paying own legal fees
A judge ruled in Deadspin's favor in March, throwing out this lawsuit. Bauer initially appealed that ruling, but has now dropped that appeal.
Pat McAfee files motion to dismiss Brett Favre’s amended defamation lawsuit
"In meritless cases like this one, there is a powerful interest in ensuring free speech is not unduly burdened by the necessity of defending against expensive, baseless litigation."
Brett Favre files amended defamation lawsuit against Pat McAfee
The filing "restarts the clock on McAfee’s new answer (due in 14 days)."
Trevor Bauer appeals dismissal of defamation case against Deadspin
Trevor Bauer is appealing a judge's dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Deadspin.
Pat McAfee files for dismissal of ‘clown show of a defamation suit’ from Brett Favre
"From the very beginning I thought the lawsuit against me was a joke. A fugaze. A rib.. today makes it all feel like there has been a true glitch in the simulation."
Pat McAfee removes Brett Favre defamation lawsuit to federal court
"Moving the case from state court to federal court will enhance McAfee’s prospects for success."
Kai Spears bashes NYT’s ‘complete disregard for the truth’ in placing him at Jamea Harris shooting
A New York Times report said Alabama G Kai Spears was at the Jamea Harris shooting scene. Spears, his father (Marshall AD Christian Spears), and the Crimson Tide all dispute that.
Brett Favre’s lawyer calls defamation case against Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe a ‘slam dunk’
"I don’t think I’ve ever seen a defendant build a case against themselves...more than Pat is."
Kings forward Richaun Holmes files defamation suit against Sacramento Bee, writer, and ex-wife
Holmes's lawyer represented Johnny Depp in his lawsuit against Amber Heard.
Trevor Bauer defamation suit against Deadspin thrown out
"We at Deadspin are heartened by the decision and remain committed to reporting on and exposing violence against women by athletes, no matter how famous."
